--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When he shows I’ll say: ‘Good day, a…" description: "\"“When he shows I’ll say: ‘Good day, a bouquet for Mr. Hovgaard.’ Then you shoot him. Understood?” Ingrid aka ‘Alis K’ The Informer”\" — Steen Langstrup" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/01f/steen-langstrup-13083_crime-fiction_when-he-shows-i-ll-say-good-day-a-bouque_1740142.jpg" --- # When he shows I’ll say: ‘Good day, a bouquet for Mr… ![“When he shows I’ll say: ‘Good day, a bouquet for Mr. Hovgaard.’ Then you shoot him. Understood?” Ingrid aka ‘Alis K’ The Informer” quote by Steen Langstrup](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/01f/steen-langstrup-13083_crime-fiction_when-he-shows-i-ll-say-good-day-a-bouque_1740142.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/01f/steen-langstrup-13083_crime-fiction_when-he-shows-i-ll-say-good-day-a-bouque_1740142.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/01f/steen-langstrup-13083_crime-fiction_when-he-shows-i-ll-say-good-day-a-bouque_1740142.jpg) > ““When he shows I’ll say: ‘Good day, a bouquet for Mr. Hovgaard.’ Then you shoot him. Understood?” Ingrid aka ‘Alis K’ The Informer”” [Steen Langstrup](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/steen-langstrup/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A sarcastic threat disguised as a polite greeting, indicating a planned violent act. **In simple terms:** Polite words hide a violent plan. Key Takeaway Beware of hidden threats. Themes deception violence power dynamics Mood tense darkly humorous Type dialogue warning When to use this quote - political intrigue - organized crime - personal vendettas Key Concepts social manipulation intentional irony Questions to Reflect On - What motives hide behind courteous language? - How does sarcasm affect trust? 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